Empowering Africa: Accelerating TB Drug Discovery and Development
142 years after its discovery, Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be a pressing global health issue. In 2022 alone, 1.3 million […]
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Malaria Outbreak in Lubango: Over 1,000 Cases Weekly Raise Concerns
Lubango, a city in Angola, is currently facing a concerning rise in malaria cases, with over 1,000 cases diagnosed weekly
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Phase 3 Trial of M72/AS01E TB Vaccine Candidate Underway in South Africa
The Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute (Gates MRI) has launched a groundbreaking Phase 3 clinical trial in South
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Global Pandemic Agreement: Achieving Consensus for a Safer Future
Dear readers, Welcome to the final meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) at the World Health Organization (WHO). Today,
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Uganda Water Crisis: E. coli and Lead Contamination Threaten Public Health
Access to clean water remains a pressing issue in Uganda, despite improvements in drinking water sources. The Uganda Demographic Health
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Chronic Kidney Disease in Yobe State: Challenges, Progress, and the Path Forward
Salisu Hauwa, a 33-year-old woman from Gashau, a Local Government Area in northern Yobe State, Nigeria, was diagnosed with chronic
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UN Announces Historic Decline in Child Mortality Rates: A Milestone in Global Health
The global fight against child mortality has achieved a significant milestone, as the latest data from the UN reveals that
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Preventing Pink Eye Outbreak: Health Director Urges Public Awareness
District health and social services director, Prince Chirwa, has reported a concerning increase in cases of conjunctivitis, commonly known as
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UK Government Implements New Law to Restrict Dependents of Health and Care Workers
The United Kingdom recently announced a new policy that bars emigrating health and care workers from bringing their dependents along
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Gambian Government Considers Lifting Ban on Female Genital Mutilation: Cultural vs. Health Rights
The Gambian government is currently in talks to potentially lift the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) this month. This